Snoring-Induced Nerve Lesions in the Upper Airway

The prevalence of habitual snoring is extremely high in the general population, and is reported to be roughly 40% in men and 20% in women. The low-frequency vibrations of snoring may cause physical trauma and, more specifically, peripheral nerve injuries, just as jobs which require workers to use vi...

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Main Authors: Rajesh P Poothrikovil, Mohammed A Al Abri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2012-05-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/1669